Senior Awards

• May 2025
• 6 pm
• Performing Arts Center

Baccalaureate

A non-denominational parent-organized ceremony celebrating the Class of 2025.

• May 2025
• 4 pm
• SAGU
  • Sheaffer Center
  • 1260 Savell Circle
  • Waxahachie

Shop Jostens Online

Device Return

• May 2025
• Seniors may keep their devices until final exams are completed.

Elementary Walk

• May 2025
• 8:30 am
• Meet at the PAC, to load buses and dismiss from there.
• Follow the school dress code with caps and gowns, no cords.
• Register by 11:59 pm on May 15.

Sign Up Online

Field Day

The Class of 2025 will participate in field day activities.

• May 2025
• 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
• Meet in the PAC at 10 am.
• Shorts and t-shirts are appropriate.
• Activities include:
  
  • Hamster Ball Races
  • Jousting
  • Mechanical Bull
  • Kickball
• Food trucks (self-pay) on-site:
  • Kona Ice
  • Green Arrow
  • Pokey O's
  • SJ Kitchen
  • Table
• Lawn chairs and towels are recommended, as are sunblock and water.

Graduation Day!

• May 24, 2025

Mandatory Practice

• 8:30 am
• Coleman Junior High
  • Fine Arts Center
• Park behind the FAC in the lot that faces Indian Drive.
• Enter CJH through the back doors of the FAC.
• Dress comfortably.
• This event is for graduates only.

Seniors Arrive for Ceremony

• 6 pm
• Coleman Junior High
  • Fine Arts Center
• Dressed for ceremony

Commencement

• 8 pm
• Lumpkins Stadium
  • 200 Indian Drive
  • Waxahachie

Graduation Details

Honors Breakfast

• May 20, 2025
• 7 am
• Waxahachie Civic Center
  • 2000 Civic Center Lane
  • Waxahachie, TX

Senior Sunset & Movie Night

Watch the sunset on the lawn outside the Indoor Facility, then move inside for movie night.

• May 2025
• 7:30 pm
• Indoor Facility
• Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and pillows to be comfy on the turf.

Senior Parade

The community is invited to join the WHS Class of 2024 as they take a final lap around campus.  Show support for the seniors with cheers, posters, balloons, and banners.

• May 2025
• 6:30 pm
• Meet in the student parking lot at 5 pm to set up.
• Decorating vehicles is permitted, but be mindful to clean up any trash.
• Golf carts, side by sides, and UTVs are permitted.
• Trailer parking is available.
• There are no dirt bikes, ATVs, or trailers in the parade for student safety.

Powderpuff Football

Girls play football while the boys coach and cheer. Seniors vs. Juniors.

• May 2025
• 6:30 pm
• Lumpkins Stadium
• $20 cash or paypal

Register Online

Powderpuff Volleyball

Boys play volleyball while girls coach.

• May 2025
• 6 pm
• WHS
• Competition Gym

Junior Senior Prom

Theme: Once Upon a Time
When: April 12, 2025
Where: Omni Dallas Hotel
Time: 7-11 pm
Who: WHS Juniors and Seniors and their guests (must be under 21)
Tickets: Sales run January-April

• $55 per person in January
• $65 per person in February
• $75 per person in March
• $90 per person in April

Email Rachel Adams or Katelyn Noah, WHS prom sponsors, or visit the Prom page for more details.

Prom Formalwear Giveaway

• TBD
• 3:30-7:30 pm
• Waxahachie Civic Center
  • 2000 Civic Center Lane
  • Waxahachie, TX

A formal dress shop in North Dallas is bringing free prom dresses.  Join us to find that special dress.  Prom tickets must be purchased to participate in the dress giveaway.

We are currently accepting donations of new or gently used and cleaned prom dresses, suits, and related formalwear items.  Donations may be dropped at the front office of Waxahachie High School.

Scavenger Hunt

After announcements and other housekeeping tasks, seniors will be released for a scavenger hunt through the community.  Winners will be announced Friday at graduation practice.

Senior Sunrise

• TBD
• 6:15 am
• Lumpkins Stadium
• Breakfast served

Service Day

The WHS Class of 2024 will be giving back to the community of Waxahachie at various locations around town.

• May 22, 2024
• 10 am
• Meet at the PAC
• This event is for 2024 graduates only.

Senior Slideshow 

• Submit a baby and a senior photo of graduates.
• The slideshow will play before the graduation ceremony.
• The deadline to submit photos is May 6, 2024.

Submit photos online

Tailgate & Senior Sunset

The Class of 2024 is invited for a final carefree evening together watching the sunset with hamburgers, hotdogs, cookies, and drinks.

• TBD
• 6:30-8:30 pm
• Lumpkins
• This event is for 2024 graduates only.

Yearbook & Last Check-Out

The Class of 2024 will be signing yearbooks, saying goodbye to the campus, and making sure they have turned in all books, equipment, and supplies before checking out of campus for the last time.

• May 23, 2024
• 10 am
• PAC
• School Dress Code still enforced

Yearbook Portraits

Schedule senior yearbook photos with Ivey Photography.

• Ivey Photography
  • 403 West Main Street
  • Midlothian, TX  76065
  • (972) 723-2464
• Before September

There is no fee for the required sessions and no obligation to purchase.  Portraits must be completed at Ivey Photography Studio in order to appear in your yearbook or any official school publications or presentations.  Ivey Photography will provide the cap & gown and the required formal attire for the photo session, but you are encouraged to bring your own clothing to make the session your own. Senior yearbook portraits will not be made on campus.

Schedule Appointment